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Air Quality

82 stories · discussed at 277 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently discussing and implementing various transport and regulatory measures to improve air quality across their boroughs.

Newham Council approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road in October 2026, as part of a wider scheme aimed at enhancing air quality. Also in October 2026, Sutton Council's Scrutiny Committee considered reports on air quality and reducing emissions. In September 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned the methodology for measuring air quality improvements related to Controlled Parking Zone expansion. Kingston upon Thames Council began a trial for the Robin Hood Primary School Street Scheme in September 2026, aiming to improve air quality for pupils.

Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points and decided to establish a borough-wide smoke control area to improve air quality in September 2026. Richmond upon Thames Council formally objected to the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement in August 2026, citing concerns over air quality. Looking ahead, Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026, Haringey Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 26 October 2026, and Hackney Council's Pensions Board on 3 November 2026, with air quality on their agendas.

Key facts

  1. Newham Council approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road in October 2026, as part of a scheme to enhance air quality. Source
  2. Barking and Dagenham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned air quality data methodology for CPZ expansion in September 2026. Source
  3. Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points in September 2026. Source
  4. Lewisham Council decided to establish a borough-wide smoke control area in September 2026 to improve air quality. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 3

  1. Council questions economic case for Heathrow growth Richmond upon Thames Council has formally objected to the government's Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), citing significant concerns over the economic case,... Richmond upon Thames 14 August 2026
  2. Richmond Council objects to Heathrow expansion Richmond Council has formally objected to the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, citing significant concerns over noise, air quality, climate change, economic viability,... Richmond upon Thames 14 August 2026
  3. Newham approves major road safety and cycle scheme Newham Council has approved a significant road safety and cycling scheme for Romford Road at its junction with Woodgrange Road and Upton Lane. The decision, made by Rebecca... Newham 12 August 2026
  4. Council approves revised parking fees Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved revised parking fees and charges aimed at managing demand and enhancing the financial sustainability of the parking service. The... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
  5. Council approves £30k bus route changes for Heartlands Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi, has approved changes to bus routes serving the new Heartlands development in Wood Green, at a cost of... Haringey 27 July 2026
  6. Wood Green gets new bus routes for 2,000 homes New bus routes are set to serve approximately 2,000 homes in Wood Green, following a decision by Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi. The... Haringey 27 July 2026
  7. ULEZ revenue transparency and reinvestment demanded Havering Council has passed a motion calling for greater transparency and reinvestment of revenue generated by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Havering 27 July 2026
  8. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026